Bob Svercl

4223 2nd Road North #2, Arlington, VA 22203
571.201.7189 | bobco85@gmail.com | bobsvercl.com

OBJECTIVE

An entry-level web or graphic designer position in a reputed organization

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to effectively communicate with clients and with fellow team-members
• Educated in design, mathematics, and general fine arts
• Experienced in redesigning websites and creating mobile versions of websites
• Experienced in teaching and training others
• Able to work in various media including photography, print, and web

SKILLS

DESIGN APPLICATIONS

• Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Corel Bryce 3D
• Maya
• Curious Labs Poser 5

COMPUTER

• Macintosh and Windows operating systems
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook, Publisher, Frontpage)
• HTML with CSS
• Javascript (basic)
• Internet skills including social media

LANGUAGES

• Fluent English
• Beginner Spanish
• Latin
• Beginner Czech

COMMISSIONS/FREELANCE

Gates of Ballston Community Center, Arlington, VA, September 2009 - Present

• Volunteer work creation of various visual aids including bilingual worksheets corresponding to weekly computer class lessons

Design Freedom, Inc., Clearwater, FL, 2008 - Present

• Website redesign including updates
• Designing multiple postcard newsletters to be sent to potential clients
• Creation of multiple brochures designed to appeal to different markets at open house events
• Consultations on various forms of advertising

The Can-Do Attitude, Harrisonburg, VA, March 2009

• Creation of logo for band to be used in various merchandising including band website
• Logo was used for band's Myspace page

Short Lane Ice Cream Company, Gloucester, VA, October 2008

• Consultation and creation of temporary website with a fellow designer to advertise a t-shirt design contest
• Update to website for contest winner

Washington Post, Washington, DC, May 2008

• Mascot handler and photographer
• Published in "Shop Talk" newsletter (June 13, 2008, Vol. 34 No. 18 page 3)

Women in Architecture, Tampa, FL, 2008 - 2009

• Design of multiple postcards to attract potential members with schedule and group information
• Creation of a prototype website

JMU Catholic Campus Ministry, Harrisonburg, VA, 2007

• Redesign of website to attract new members and provide an easy way for the client to update
• Incorporation of Google Calendar for easy updates to their schedule

Madison University Student Grotto, Harrisonburg, VA, 2005 - 2007

• Redesign of website including updates of trip logs, photo galleries, and member information
• Creation of a standardized system for adding trip reports and photos to the site

JMU Choirs, Harrisonburg, VA, 2006

• Redesign of website with updated information and easier navigation for attracting potential students

Springbok Wines, Harrisonburg, VA, 2006

• Finalist for wine bottle designs for class wine package design project

Taryn and Tom's Wedding and Honeymoon websites, Arlington, VA, 2005

• Website design providing information for guests of the wedding and information on the newlyweds
• Update to show pictures from the honeymoon

Saint Thomas More Youth Choir, Arlington, VA, 2002

• CD cover design for back side of case for the album "Hear the Angels Sing"

Michter's American Whiskey and Ozwell Vintners, Chatham Imports, New York, NY, 2000

• Designed webpages for first two online product launches

Family photo album, Margaret Svercl, River Falls, WI, 1999

• Scanning and optimization of old photos
• Creation of multiple backgrounds for different sections of the album

OTHER EXPERIENCE

VOLUNTEER TEACHER, Gates of Ballston Community Center, Arlington, VA, 2009 - present

• Teaching a computer learning class for local adult students
• Answering questions and demonstrating different techniques for general computer and internet use, sometimes with assistance of a translator
• Successfully extended weekly adult classes from one to two days of the week
• Won recognition of work with an Arlington Outstanding Volunteer Group of 2009 award

DATA ENTRY CLERK, E*Trade Financial, Arlington, VA, 2008 – present

• Head special projects
• Mail preparation and processing
• Interoffice communication in a fast-paced environment

DISHROOM ASSISTANT, Sodexo, Arlington, VA, 2008

• Manage stockroom
• Assist in dishroom and dining area

CASHIER, R.E.I. (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), Baileys Crossroads, VA, 2004 - 2005, 2008

• Service customers
• Upsell membership program
• Assist in stockroom
• Train new hires

CASHIER, Wilco-Hess, Harrisonburg, VA, 2007 - 2008

• Operated main register
• Opened/closed store
• Managed inventory
• Upheld service standards

STUDENT WORKER, JMU Dining Services, Harrisonburg, VA, 2005 - 2007

• Cashier
• Service preparation
• Cafeteria worker
• Private party setup and cleanup

EDUCATION

James Madison University, School of Art and Art History, Harrisonburg, VA, 2003 - 2007

• Major: Graphic Design, Minor: Mathematics
• President, Webmaster, and Trip Leader for Madison University Student Grotto
• Member of National Speleological Society
• Intramural volleyball coach at the University Recreation Center

Bishop Denis J. O'Connell H.S., Arlington, VA, 2003

• SAT Math Exam 800/800 perfect score
• AP Calculus Exam score 5/5
• AP Physics Exam score 3/5
• National Latin Exam Gold and Silver Medals recipient

AFFILIATIONS

Gates of Ballston Community Center

• Volunteer computer teacher, 2009 - present

National Capital Area Skeptics

• Member, 2009 - present

DC Atheists Meetup Group

• Member, 2009 - present